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Color Field Painting, which gained ascendancy in the 1960s, was another phase of Abstract Expressionism (AbEx).  In the 50s, Jackson Pollock and the first AbEx painters of the New York School (The Herald, Artist’s Corner, 6/23/05) believed painting should be an intensely emotional and physical. . .

A review of the Renoir Exhibition, "Renoir Landscapes," at the Philadelphia Museum of Art through January 6, 2008. by Jan Lipes    Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was a French Impressionist artist best known for his sensual depictions of women.  Less well known is his profound and abidi. . .

 WORD ART by Metta Anderson A Brief Essay About Words and Language and Their Influence on Art (C) 2007 by Metta Anderson I started writing at a very early age, when grammar, spelling and syntax were as important in public schools as in private ones. But in my sophomore year at The Grier S. . .

Egg Tempera is a medium that can be easily made by the artist. All that is needed is egg yolk, ground dry pigments, and water. The yolk should not have any white mixed with it, as the egg white will cause the paint to drag upon application and will cause it to dry more quickly. Once the egg has been. . .

 Most artist realize that some of the materials they expose themselves to can be dangerous. However, with a few safety precautions this is rarely a worry as most of these materials are only toxic if ingested. According to Alessandra Kelly’s article Safety Concerns For Pregnant Painters pregnant woma. . .

 El arte en el diván: Reflexión sobre la creación artística Por: Yarina Méndez, BA, Ph.D. (abd) (derechos de autor reservados) Aunque Sigmund Freud nos dejó muchos escritos sobre arte, literatura y estética lo que aquí nos ocupa es su pensamiento en torno al quehacer artístico esbozado en varios tex. . .